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Bachelor of Applied Science - Cybersecurity and Forensics

Highline College

Des Moines campus — Des Moines, Washington, United States

Study Level
Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 11,860
Application Fee
USD 54
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Cybersecurity and Forensics provides students with the breadth and depth of knowledge in cybersecurity and reinforce the skills with hands-on labs. U.S. Bureau of Labor projects 31% growth in employment in the cybersecurity field between 2019 to 2029. A degree in Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity and Forensics enhances opportunities for employment and promotion in a variety of information technology-related positions, such as cybersecurity engineer, cybersecurity analyst, cybersecurity administrator, cybersecurity consultant, network engineer, computer forensic specialist, incident response, penetration tester and software engineer. One of the following Web Developer, Web Design, Network Security Engineer, Digital Forensics & Investigation or related fields. Upon graduation, students will be able to: Secure the commonly used operating systems such as Windows, Linux and Apple at the small office/home office (SOHO) level to the enterprise level. Securely install, configure, program and maintain routers, switches and hubs for the SOHO to enterprise level operation. Evaluate, plan and implement cloud security for the variation of cloud environments including public, private and hybrid. Evaluate, implement and maintain mobile security for SOHO to enterprise level operation. Securely install and maintain the popular database products - such as MySQL, MS SQL Server and Oracle - while being able to evaluate the appropriate operating system for the situation, perform security audits, and apply the knowledge to new technology such as big data installations and analytics. Design, install and maintain a secure database using one or more of the popular database products on various operating systems to industry standards.
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Credential
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 11,860
Application fee
USD 54
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Des Moines campus

Des Moines, Washington, United States

2400 S 240th St., Des Moines, WA 98198

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Highline College is a renowned community college that has changed many students’ lives through education since its establishment in 1961. Highline College focuses on constantly evolving to meet industry needs and supporting students through their own educational and career journeys. Additionally, the school aims to provide an outstanding learning experience by cultivating a collaborative learning community centered on the well-being of students and emphasizing core values including accessibility, accountability, environmental sustainability, life-long learning, and more. Highline College offer...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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